Monthly Archives: December 2009

Gift ideas around the island….

Written on December 14, 2009 at 3:04 am, by

‘Tis the season…I know you’re thinking of things to offer to friends & family to show them you care…here are a few ideas that might get you started (or finish that list!): • Hold your spending to $100 or less. Keep the focus of the giving & the love you have for the folks you  Continue Reading

News around the island….

Written on December 11, 2009 at 11:21 am, by

Little things happening here & there: • Back in action soon: Casey Baisch says his broken foot is pretty close to healed, which is good for a guy who climbs trees for a living. • Pam Herber says husband Mike‘s broken collarbone is getting well & knitting nicely – and glad he was wearing a  Continue Reading

Gray orca born to transients…

Written on December 11, 2009 at 10:44 am, by

First, a very happy birthday to Jim Maya, with my thanks to him for today’s report. He was out on the water yesterday and saw & photographed a gray killer whale calf hanging around with the transients – here’s more, from yesterday: We were near the Victoria waterfront…I called Goldwing as we got close, about  Continue Reading

Whale Museum fundraiser – this week!

Written on December 11, 2009 at 12:36 am, by

Jenny from the Whale Museum says this is gonna be fun, especially for folks who enjoy good food: The Whale Museum’s “Black & White Night” Dinner Event On Thursday, December 17, 2009, there will be a Delicious Dinner Event!  The Whale Museum’s “Black and White Night” will be held at Friday Harbor House on San  Continue Reading

This week's movie…at the Community Theatre

Written on December 10, 2009 at 1:13 pm, by

The Community Theatre has put together an evening for families on Friday (tomorrow!) – here’s more from Jan: New Holiday Family Film Night at Theatre December 11 On Donner…on Blitzen…on PRANCER–the holiday film! A special night of holiday family fun is scheduled at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m., sponsored  Continue Reading

This week’s movie…at the Community Theatre

Written on December 10, 2009 at 1:13 pm, by

The Community Theatre has put together an evening for families on Friday (tomorrow!) – here’s more from Jan: New Holiday Family Film Night at Theatre December 11 On Donner…on Blitzen…on PRANCER–the holiday film! A special night of holiday family fun is scheduled at San Juan Community Theatre on Friday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m., sponsored  Continue Reading

Jacob's back!

Written on December 10, 2009 at 12:01 am, by

The play was a hit last December, so Island Stage Left is bringing Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol back this week. Last year’s show suffered the worst of turns when Dan Mayes had heart troubles near the end of the run, but he’s OK now & back! The show starts this Friday…don’t wait until late in  Continue Reading

Jacob’s back!

Written on December 10, 2009 at 12:01 am, by

The play was a hit last December, so Island Stage Left is bringing Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol back this week. Last year’s show suffered the worst of turns when Dan Mayes had heart troubles near the end of the run, but he’s OK now & back! The show starts this Friday…don’t wait until late in  Continue Reading

Dance of the Elders tonight….

Written on December 9, 2009 at 3:13 pm, by

Mary Smith sent me a note to remind you about this – coming up tonight! I’m not sure if the Latino community have contacted you, but perhaps you could put in your online news that the Dance of the Elders – which is also the Vigil of Guadalupe – will take place this Friday, December  Continue Reading

Business bits around the island….

Written on December 9, 2009 at 2:40 pm, by

Here’s some things you’ll wanna know: • Looking for a good stocking stuffer? Kate Schuman at Island Petroleum Services says IPS is offering Gift Cards ($25, $50 or $100) – come by their place on Carter Street & take care of the people in your life (college students love these.) Good at any Shell station  Continue Reading

Hancock to take over vacant spot…Judge Linde service set for Saturday

Written on December 9, 2009 at 2:05 pm, by

The County tells me that Alan R. Hancock has been appointed as the Superior Court judge to cover that spot since John Linde passed away. Also, it has been announced that the service has been set – here’s more from Torrey at the Presbyterian Church: A Memorial Service for John Linde will be held at  Continue Reading

Using color & making beautiful pictures….

Written on December 9, 2009 at 1:18 pm, by

Annie Howell-Adams is the featured artist at the Community Theatre this month (SJCT hangs folks’ work in the lobby – be sure & check it out next time you’re there!) You can also see what she’s been up to on her blog at http://www.dailyoilpainting.blogspot.com/…she does great work!

Using color & making beautiful pictures….

Written on December 9, 2009 at 1:18 pm, by

Annie Howell-Adams is the featured artist at the Community Theatre this month (SJCT hangs folks’ work in the lobby – be sure & check it out next time you’re there!) You can also see what she’s been up to on her blog at http://www.dailyoilpainting.blogspot.com/…she does great work!

Sun bean… :)

Written on December 9, 2009 at 1:11 pm, by

That was the way it looked at The Naked Bean this morning with the bright sunshine streaming in on this cold day….

Photo Club this weekend…

Written on December 9, 2009 at 1:07 pm, by

The Photo Club is meeting at 2pm at the Naked Bean on Sunday this weekend…organizer Tim Dustrude says it’s a chance to to bring your camera & compare notes with others. Come on by!

Coming to sing for you….

Written on December 9, 2009 at 11:40 am, by

The Island Carolers have been doing it for two decades – all you have to do is call them up & they’ll come sing for your party or get-together for free…it’s part of the holiday cheer. Here’s the word from Jane Dill, who is in the group: Holidays with the Island Carolers: Can it really  Continue Reading